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Julie Palais
American glaciologist (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Julie Michelle Palais (born September 2, 1956 in Massachusetts) is an American polar glaciologist who has made significant contributions to climate change research studying volcanic fallout in ice cores from both Greenland and Antarctica. For many years, starting in 1990, she played a pivotal role working at the National Science Foundation (NSF) as Program Director of the Antarctic Glaciology Program in the Division of Polar Programs, including many trips to both North and South Polar regions. Both the Palais Glacier and Palais Bluff in Antarctica were named in her honor and she has received many further recognitions for her distinguished career.
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Born | (1956-09-02)September 2, 1956 |
Nationality | American |
Education | Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of New Hampshire (1974-1978)
Master of Science (MS), Ohio State University, (1980) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio State University (1985) Post Graduate Certificate, University of Edinburgh Royal Dick School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-2017 |
Organization(s) | Division of Polar Programs, USA
American Geophysical Union International Glaciological Society American Polar Society Explorers Club Animals and Society Institute |